There are a lot of DVDs out there with the latest and greatest workout, hosted by some famous person. But as part of the My Heart Challenge, contestants are provided with customized exercise routines from some of our experts at the Intermountain Heart Institute at Intermountain Medical Center. Check out these simple ab exercises.​

Everyone's day is a little different. Some spend all day at a computer. Others spend all day on their feet. For some, it's a mixed bag. But these principals know that moving is a great way to keep year heart healthy, and share their favorite way of getting some exercise throughout the day.

What type of snacks would you find in your breakroom at work? Would it be cookies? Crackers? A bowl of candy? One principal has committed to leaving a bowl of fruit in her school's breakroom each Monday so the teachers can start their week off right. Here's another tip for eating more heart-healthy.

It’s the never-ending question – How do I lose weight? With all the fad diets and new exercise
claims floating around, it’s hard to make the best choice. So, which is it? Will diet or exercise play the biggest
role? ​

​Each day when I meet with patients and tell them that they need to cut their salt intake to control their blood pressure, I always hear the same response—“but doctor, I never add salt to my food.” Learn more about the impact of salt on our heart health and how to limit your salt (sodium) intake.​

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